Get high-temperature RTV sealant. It is sold at all the usual auto parts stores. Use it to seal the torn gasket.

It will work every bit as good as a new gasket. In fact, new cars use this RTV instead of a gasket.

Thanks very much for the advice! will get some of that stuff!

I also found a place near to me called swansons gaskets.. they said bring in the manifold and they'll make them for me for $10 a piece so I'll get 3 made and put them on the shelf! great guys.. make any gasket for any situation out of the required material!